Tag: mental health
Part 2 of Mom Life: Shedding Weight and Gaining Confidence
We all know it can be hard to get up early and work out, with or without kids, single, married, dating, divorced, whatever. It...
Experiencing Loss in the Form of a Chemical Pregnancy
The term "chemical pregnancy" refers to a pregnancy loss that occurs so early that there is only the chemical reaction from the positive pregnancy...
PCOS Awareness: It Doesn’t Get to Win
I remember hearing the words like it was yesterday. " We believe the issues you are having are a result of PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome."...
Body Image: Embracing Who I Am – Every Bit of Me
Summertime is hard on women and girls. It’s that time of year that every store advertises its clothing lines for us to be “beach...
Stopping the Leaky Love Tank
Vampires really do exist. At least emotional vampires do! Emotional vampires tend to drain your energy, test your emotional fortitude, seek a lot of...
Sometimes, My Truth is an Ugly-Cry
Here's my current truth: I’m sitting here in my empty house having a really good ugly-cry because I’ve had one of those days. I’m...
#AskHer – May is Maternal Depression Awareness Month
"New baby" and "depression" aren't phrases you commonly hear together. But, as, we know and have experienced, motherhood hits you in the face. While...
27 Things You Must Do {to stay sane in motherhood}
In response to Lauren’s inspiring 27 Things You Don’t Have to Do post back in January, here are 27 things you must do as a...
Is a Work-Life Balance a Myth?
Is there such a thing as a work-life balance? For parents it can be hard, and it seems that for us moms, it’s even...
The Bad Day Blues: 10 Questions to Ask Before Giving Up
Parenting: It's not for the faint of heart. There are moments of pure joy, yes; and there are moments when you feel you cannot...
7 Tips for Surviving the Postpartum Baby Blues
The day after I had my first baby while still in the hospital, my OB came in to check on me and see how...
The Truth Behind Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a behavior disorder found in children that affects the way they interact with parents, teachers, siblings, and peers. Beginning at...
“What Have I Done?” :: The Trials of Early Motherhood
"What have I done?" It's been a really long time since I've heard or thought those words. When the neighbor lady said them, it...
Our Duty To Be Vigilant {Preventing Sexual Abuse}
In a cold room a frail girl sits alone, her small hands resting on a frigid tabletop, her legs are shaking and her mind...